Effects of feed composition on the fouling on cation-exchange membranes desalinating polymer-flooding produced water

• Published in: Journal of colloid and interface science Vol. 584; pp. 634 - 646
• Main Authors: Sosa-Fernandez, P.A., Miedema, S.J., Bruning, H., Leermakers, F.A.M., Post, J.W., Rijnaarts, H.H.M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 15.02.2021
• Subjects: cation exchange; Cation-exchange membrane; Crude oil; Electrodialysis; electrophoresis; feed composition; Gel layer; ionic strength; Membrane fouling; oil and gas industry; Partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide; petroleum; polyacrylamide; Polymer-flooding produced water; streams; wastewater; TMEP; AFM; Cation-exchange membrane; AEM; TOC; Partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide; CEM; Polymer-flooding produced water; CTAB; Electrodialysis; IEM; Gel layer; BW; HPAM; Crude oil; EDX; PFPW; SEM; Membrane fouling; ED

[Display omitted] Cation exchange membranes (CEMs) are subject to fouling when utilized to desalinate wastewater from the oil and gas industry, hampering their performance. The kind and extent of the fouling are most likely dependent on the composition of the stream, which in practical applications...